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UrduDr. Jaeyeon Pyo’s team at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute has revealed light emission patterns from 3D-printed nanowires, expecting technological innovation in ultra-high resolution displays, published as a cover article in ACS Nano.
Tag: Applied sciences and engineering
ETRI Breathes Digital Life into Cultural Heritage
South Korean researchers are revitalizing the nation’s world-class cultural heritage through digital transformation. By collaborating with museums, they are bringing the rich history and culture of Korea to life using AI-based technology development.
Localization of anion exchange membrane water electrolysis is a step forward!
A research team led by Dr. Sung Mook Choi of the Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS) has developed a one-step electrode fabrication process for the first time in South Korea.
Atomically controlled MXenes enable cost-effective green hydrogen production
A research team led by Dr. Albert Sung Soo Lee at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) with collaboration with Professor Chong Min Koo’s group at Sungkyunkwan University has developed an oxidatively stable molybdenum-based MXene as electrocatalyst support in anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers.
Birth of a new photovoltaic module technology optimised for urban environment
Dr. Seung-il Cha’s electric conversion material R&D team in Korea and Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) developed a ‘New photovoltaic module technology’ can perform self-power generation for urban environment.
Producing ‘Space Brick’ for Moon Base Using Microwave
Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT), has developed technology for producing construction materials using in-situ resources from the moon.
Achieving High Performance and Stability Simultaneously!
The research team of Dr. Jae Ho Kim and Dr. Myungkwan Song from the Energy and Environmental Materials Research Division at the KIMS, developed hybrid bio-nanostructures.
KIER Develops ‘Viologen Redox Flow Battery’ to Replace Vanadium.’
Dr. Seunghae Hwang’s research team from the Energy Storage Research Department at the Korea Institute of Energy Research has successfully enhanced the performance and cycle life of redox flow batteries, a prominent large-capacity energy storage device, by introducing functional groups that replace the active materials and improve solubility and stability
Mass production will soon make ultra-large nano transparent screens accessible to everyone
Newly developed nano transparent screen can be mass-produced at one-tenth the cost of existing screens…Viewers can watch high-definition video footages from multiple angles
ETRI Pioneers Mass Production of Quantum Dot Lasers for Optical Communications
South Korean researchers have successfully developed technology to mass-produce quantum dot lasers, widely used in data centers and quantum communications. This breakthrough paves the way for reducing the production cost of semiconductor lasers to one-sixth of the current cost.
ETRI Creates 3D Shapes from a Flat Surface Using LEDs
A team of South Korean researchers has developed a groundbreaking haptic (tactile) display technology that is attracting global attention.
Power Generated from Waste Branches and Kudzu Vines
The Korea Institute of Energy Research develops technology to transform discarded forestry and agricultural waste into solid-type biofuel for power generation. Developing technology to upcycle non-edible waste into carbon-neutral fuel is crucial for constructing a circular bioeconomy as well as coping with climate crisis.
Leading-Edge Model Predicts Impact of River Plants on Flood Level
The research team at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has developed a technology for quantifying the effect of river vegetation patches on flood level changes to aid in better decision-making of river management for balancing ecological benefits and flood mitigation.
Harvesting Unused Micro-vibration to Generate Electricity
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has developed a metamaterial that traps and amplifies micro-vibrations in small areas.
Laying the Foundation for Lunar Base Construction; Elucidating Lunar Soil-Microwave Interactions
The research team led by Dr. Hyu-Soung, Shin at the Future & Smart Construction Research Division of the KICT is currently conducting a study on microwave-sintered lunar regolith simulant bricks. This research applies sintering techniques similar to firing ceramics, raising the temperature to create solid bricks.
Laying the Foundation for Lunar Base Construction; Elucidating Lunar Soil-Microwave Interactions
The research team led by Dr. Hyu-Soung, Shin at the Future & Smart Construction Research Division of the KICT is currently conducting a study on microwave-sintered lunar regolith simulant bricks. This research applies sintering techniques similar to firing ceramics, raising the temperature to create solid bricks.
Threefold Improvement of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell in 4 Minutes
Dr. Yoonseok Choi from the Hydrogen Convergence Materials Laboratory at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has successfully developed a catalyst coating technology that significantly improves the performance of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) in just 4 minutes.
Successful Workshop for Leading the ‘Carnot Battery’, the Future of Energy Storage
On May 17th (Friday), the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) held a workshop at its main headquarters in Daejeon with experts from industry, academia, research, and government to discuss the technology, policy status, and development direction of the Carnot Battery in relation to energy storage and heat pumps.
Overcoming the Volatility of Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen is ‘the Best’.
A research team in Korea Institute of Energy Research has successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of a green hydrogen system used to supplement the volatility of renewable energy.
First demonstration in Korea of marine ammonia engine combustion technology Reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 50%, a promising signal for a shipbuilding powerhouse
The joint research team successfully demonstrated technology of using the LNG-ammonia dual-fuel engines at the KR Test & Certification Center (KR TCC).
ETRI Develops 『City Traffic Brain』 to Resolve Traffic Congestion
ETRI researchers have announced the development of traffic signal optimization technology using Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has reduced average travel time for vehicles by more than 15%. This advancement paves the way for smoother urban traffic flow.
Fast Charging Electric Vehicles with Stable High-energy Density Lithium-ion Batteries
A research team at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) Battery Materials and Process Research Center, in cooperation with a Hanyang University team mentored by Professor Lee Jong-Won and a Kyunghee University team mentored by Professor Park Min-Sik, developed a core technology to ensure the charging/discharging stability and long-life of lithium-ion batteries under fast-charging conditions.
Both high performance and stability were achieved with multifunctional materials!
The Korean joint research team has developed a 4-Amino-TEMPO derivative with photocatalytic properties and successfully used it to produce high-performance and stable fiber-shaped dye-sensitized solar cells (FDSSCs) and fiber-shaped organic light-emitting diodes (FOLEDs).
Major accidents at production facilities can be detected from a distance in real time through “sounds”
For the first time in the country, KIMM develops “three-dimensional acoustic intensity-based leak detection technology” for detecting pipeline damages. New technology can help to reduce costs by 30 percent, while enhancing safety by allowing prompt response to large-scale accidents at production facilities within the golden hour.
ETRI Wins ‘iF Design Award’ for Mobile Collaborative Robot
ETRI research team has won a main prize at the German International Design Competition, one of the top three design award competitions in the world. This signifies global recognition of our research team’s technology.
Carbon Dioxide, the Main Culprit of Global Warming, Reborn as an Antioxidant Substance
The Korea Institute of Energy Research develops a process to convert carbon dioxide into the antioxidant carotenoids using microorganisms. By using a carbon dioxide absorbent, the problem of low solubility is resolved, and the productivity of high-value substances is also improved. Published in the world-renowned journal in the field of chemistry, ‘ChemSusChem
Reduce the risk of electric vehicle fires by analyzing nanostructures!
Dr. Hyeon-woo Son and his research team from the Department of Aluminum in the Advanced Metals Division at KIMS have successfully developed an aluminum alloy for electric vehicles that dramatically improves thermal stability.
KIMM lays the foundation for air quality improvement: Fine particles inside high-temperature chimneys can be measured in real time
For the first time in the country, KIMM develops the technology for real-time measurement of coarse and fine particles generated from chimneys. This new technology has been applied to domestic power plants and incinerators, marking the completion of six (6)-month long-term monitoring and demonstration
KITECH Develops Deformable Energy Storage Device via Laser Technology
The joint research team, led by Dr. Chanwoo Yang and Researcher Seong Ju Park from Korea Institute of Industrial Technology(KITECH), along with Prof. Jin Kon Kim and Dr. Keon-Woo Kim from POSTECH, has successfully developed a compact energy storage device with excellent elasticity.
Development of technology for producing bioplastics from agricultural and food byproducts by the World Institute of Kimchi
Hae Choon Chang, President of the World Institute of Kimchi (WiKim) announced on April 22 that the institute has developed a ‘bio-refactoring-based upcycling technology’ that can convert cabbage byproducts discarded as waste during the food manufacturing process into biodegradable plastics.
The commercialization of CO2 utilization technology to produce formic acid is imminent
Dr. Lee Ung’s team at the Clean Energy Research Center of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced the development of a novel CCU process that converts CO2 into formic acid.
Smart labs for bespoke synthesis of nanomaterials are emerging
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced that Dr. Sang Soo, Han and Dr. Donghun, Kim of the Computational Science Research Center and Professor Kwan-Young Lee of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at Korea University (President Kim Dong-won) have developed a bespoke synthesis platform of nanomaterials using AI and robotics, called Smart Lab.
Foreign substance inhalation accidents in infants and young children can immediately be resolved by using an endoscopic robot
KIMM develops forceps for bronchial endoscopes for the first time in the country. New device can help to reduce side effects and minimize manpower, and has the potential to be used for bronchial surgeries and upper respiratory surgeries in the future
Discovery of uranium-contaminated soil purification material without secondary environmental pollution
The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has conducted research on a nano-material-based adsorption process to efficiently remove uranium wastewater extracted from actual radioactive-contaminated soil. They have also proposed its applicability to prevent secondary environmental pollutions.
Innovative Approach: KITECH Suggests Microplastic-Free Transparent Mask
The Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) has introduced a new solution in the form of : a transparent mask, addressing concerns surrounding microplastic pollution and harmful solvents of conventional fibrous masks.
ETRI published Key International Standards for Wearable Healthcare
ETRI researchers have published key international standards for testing the accuracy of essential health management functions, such as step counting and heart rate monitoring, in wearable devices. This initiative has created a global common criterion for evaluating measurement accuracy in wearable devices.
Development of 3kV-Class Gallium Oxide Epitaxial Layer and Device Technologies
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) of Korea and its research team have successfully developed core material and device process technologies of gallium oxide (Ga2O3) power semiconductors, called as the next-generation power semiconductors.
Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Doped with ‘Nitrogen’ Enhance the Performance of Secondary Battery Anode
Dr. Han’s team (KERI) has significantly improved the stability of anode materials by developing a manufacturing technology for “silicon-nitrogen-doped carbon composite anode materials” Published in a prestigious international academic journal.
Extracting High-Purity Gold from Electrical and Electronic Waste
A team led by Dr. Jae-Woo Choi of the Water Resource Cycle Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced that they have developed a technology that can selectively recover high-purity gold from electrical and electronic waste containing various metals using textile materials.
KIER Accelerates International Cooperation on ‘Clean Energy’ with Europe’s Largest Research Institute
The Korea Institute of Energy Research(KIER) held a ceremony to sign Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in the field of clean energy with Forschungszentrum Jülich(FZJ) and Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin for Materials and Energy(HZB), both of which are under Germany’s largest research institute, the Helmholtz Association.
Recycling CFRP waste is a challenge, but we’ve found a way to make it work
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced that a research team led by Yong-chae Jung, has developed a technology that recycles more than 99% of CFRP materials within tens of minutes by using water in a supercritical state, which occurs under conditions of temperature and pressure above a certain level.
KIMM develops environment recognition technologies for off-road self-driving with improved real-time processing performance
The research team led by Senior Researcher Han-Min Lee of the Department of Industrial Machinery DX under the Virtual Engineering Platform Research Division of the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials(KIMM) has developed off-road environment recognition technologies for driving in off-road environments such as mountainous, waterside or snowy regions, including sensor protection and cleaning technology, sensor signal correction technology, and drivable area recognition technology, and has transferred these technologies to relevant corporations.
Development of Durability Evaluation Technique Against Solar Variability for Advancing Green Hydrogen Production
Dr. Bora Seo’s research team from the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), led by Director Yoon Seok-jin, has developed a durability evaluation technique for green hydrogen production devices with step durations as short as one second, utilizing actual solar irradiance data.
The Future of Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production: Successful Development of Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Stack
A research team led by Dr. Ji Haeng Yu at the Hydrogen Research Department of the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has developed a manufacturing technology for stacks of solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOEC), which are gaining attention as the next-generation water electrolysis technology.
Developing artificial skin that can regenerate skin and transmit sensation at the same time
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced that a Korean research team has developed a human-implantable tactile smart bionic artificial skin.
KITECH Develops Eco-Friendly Process for Removing Odorous VOCs in Industries
KITECH developed the coupled non-thermal plasma (NTP) and wet scrubber (WS) system, efficiently treating gases without ozone production and operating with reduced power consumption.
Green Light on Continuous Fusion Plasma Operations Technology
The Korea Institute of Fusion Energy(KFE) announced that it successfully sustained the plasma with ion temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius for 48 seconds during the last KSTAR plasma campaign run from December 2023 to February 2024. Additionally, it achieved the high confinement mode(H-mode) for over 100 seconds.
Electronic device thermal management made simpler and slightly better!
Dr. Cheol-Woo Ahn at the Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS), has developed the world’s first heat dissipation material. This material reduces hydrophilicity through a chemical reaction that forms a nanocrystalline composite layer and increases thermal conductivity by controlling point defects.
“Stop Worrying about Building Energy Management” Even Breakdowns are Managed in Real Time
The research team led by Dr. Jeong Hak-geun at the Energy ICT Research Department of the Korea Institute of Energy Research (referred to as ‘KIER’) has developed a building energy management platform technology that transforms buildings from being the main consumers of energy into entities that produce, manage, and save energy.
KIMM takes the first step in domestically producing a high-power electron-beam welding system for innovations in the production of small modular reactors (SMRs)
The Korean research team has succeeded in securing the technology for the domestic production of a 120kV (60kW) high-power electron-beam welding system, as well as a highly reliable process technology for manufacturing this system.